Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…eventually became owned by European settlers. During the 1930’s through most of the 1950’s, Roscoe Tucker, an attorney and citizen of Dawson County, routinely purchased small farms and forestland that…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…to education and outreach materials, demonstration of specialized equipment and techniques for working on smaller interface woodlots, and assessments of the feasibility of recycling and processing urban waste wood. Read…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…residents burning smaller, back-yard debris piles, a burn permit is no longer required. The law does, however, mandate a burner take full responsibility for their fire by following specific safety…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…GFC has primarily used these tools on state lands to test and understand their benefits and limitations. Each drone has unique pros and cons. Some of the smallest drones are…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…good so far. Views from overlooks and valleys have shifted from dark green to light green with small patches of faint yellows and maroons. The tops of ridges and peaks…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…within the GFC to use this technology. Specifically, there is a fixed-wing drone that I am excited to get working, which can cover a large area in a very small…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…a small tree needs 100-200 square feet. Be sure the larger trees aren’t planted too close to the house – at least 15 to 20 feet away is needed to…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…a small fire can become out of control and ignite grass, vegetation, and forestlands, as well as structures and property. As you plan outdoor activities, please consider some very important…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…was to successfully complete a handline or smaller firebreak using fire tools, using a drip torch to apply fire to further reduce vegetation that could become wildfire fuel, and identify…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…be found when you dig up a small patch. How to report it – You can report any suspected cogongrass locations to your GFC forester, local GFC office, or through…
